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peephole

[peep-hohl]

peep·hole

[peep-hohl]
noun
a small hole or opening through which to peep or look, as in a door.

Origin:
1675–85; peep1 + hole
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Peephole is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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peephole (ˈpiːpˌhəʊl)
 
n
a small aperture, such as one in the door of a flat for observing callers before opening

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